CVE-2026-8036

Description

Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0011

Probability of exploitation

0.01%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1285 CWE-1285

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ni	ni-pal	< 26.3.0
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All
ni	linux_real-time	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/2026/invalid-input-validation-vulnerabilities-in-ni-pal.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8036? +

Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-8036? +

CVE-2026-8036 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0011, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8036? +

CVE-2026-8036 affects products from linux, microsoft, ni, specifically: linux_kernel, linux_real-time, ni-pal, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-8036? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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